How Many People Are Named Christ?

Complete statistics for the name Christ: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Christ
Rare
Greek

Christ is a very rare name, with only 2,050 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 160,967 Americans. This name has an older generation skew, with 60% of those named Christ being over 60.

~6,629
Living in US
1 in 50,000
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Anointed one
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Serene Mystical
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 often embrace change and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,341
Worldwide Bearers
#6,955
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
1,023
🇺🇬 Uganda
614
🇨🇲 Cameroon
583
🇬🇭 Ghana
562
🇹🇩 Chad
433
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
403
🇮🇳 India
345
🇭🇹 Haiti
338
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
334
🇲🇾 Malaysia
226

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,002 (98%)
♀ Female
49 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
877
Would be under 30 (22%)
730
Would be 30–60 (18%)
2,370
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 3,977 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
98
Modern Appeal
12
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Christ Through the Generations

Over the decades, Christ has maintained its status as a classic, old-school name, peaking in popularity in 1923 with 69 births. Today, there are 2,050 people named Christ living in the United States, with a notable age distribution: 877 under 30, 730 aged 30-60, and 2,370 over 60. The trend shows a slow decline, reflecting its historical roots and generational preference.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 418
Pennsylvania 390
New York 135
North Dakota 83
California 68
Ohio 66
Florida 61
Wisconsin 48
Michigan 27
Minnesota 7

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Christ's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Christ

How Many People Have the Name Christ?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,629 people in the United States currently share the name Christ. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,000 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Christ a Common or Rare Name?

Christ is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Christ Mean?

Christ means "Anointed one" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Christ in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Christ Most Popular?

The name Christ reached peak popularity in 1923, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Christ?

Approximately 6,629 people named Christ live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,629. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,000 Americans.

Is Christ a rare name?

Christ is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,000 Americans has this name.

What does the name Christ mean?

Christ means "Anointed one" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Christ more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Christ are male and 2% are female.

When was Christ most popular?

Christ peaked in 1923 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US6,629
All-Time Births6,629
1 in X1 in 50,000
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1923
World Rank#6,955
Male %98%
Female %2%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.